Categories: drink

Ingredients

• 1 cup water
• 1 cup sugar
• about 10-15 fresh mint sprigs
• Crushed ice
• Bourbon (recommended: Makers Mark or Woodford Reserve)

Directions

1. In a small sauce pan, boil together water and sugar for 2-3 minutes to make a “simple syrup.” Pour into a container and add the mint leaves from 10 of your mint sprigs. Cover and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight. Then use a strainer or a slotted spoon to fish your used mint leaves out of the mint syrup.

2. To make a mint julep, put your crushed iced in a small glass. Add 1 1/2 tablespoons of the mint syrup and then pour 2 ounces of bourbon over the top. Stir gently, and garnish with your extra mint leaves. Serve immediately.

3. You can store your mint syrup in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to 3 months. One recipe yeilds about 20ish mint juleps.

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